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  1. pa.rich

    Cutting with torch, need advice,1st time.

    Thanks for the tips, I didnt realize that the rust was a problem. And I will try thr heavy bar for a straight edge when I cut something important. Now I see why I was having so much trouble. Back to the job with some encouraging words.My flame was all wrong too, and my distance away from the...
  2. pa.rich

    Cutting with torch, need advice,1st time.

    Thanks again, it all helps. Another question, how should the flame lookon the torch for cutting?Blue but how long? And does the flame get angled towards the direction of cut or 90 degrees to cut?
  3. pa.rich

    Cutting with torch, need advice,1st time.

    The corrugate isnt galvanized, but thanks everyone for the cutting advice. That was 1st time cutting and had no idea how. Yes, I could use a class or series of classes. Each trade deserves respect for the skill and knowledge it takes to do it. I build buildings and knowledge is one thing, but...
  4. pa.rich

    Cutting with torch, need advice,1st time.

    I was afraid of that. Thaks RDM, guess I will go back to sawing.I may just cut out the hoist area and scrap the rest of the bed floor. Looking at the bright side, at least I made some progress.
  5. pa.rich

    Cutting with torch, need advice,1st time.

    Alright you great metal workers, I really need help. I am working on an old dump body. It has lots of rust. I cut most of it out with a saws all and grinder. Then comes the part I need advice on. The body is off the truck, lying bottom up in my garage, and it has 2" corrugated metal under the...
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